Airport of the Year

Each year one general aviation and one commercial service airport in North Dakota are recognized as the “Airport of the Year.” This award is provided from the North Dakota Aeronautics Commission in partnership with the Airport Association of North Dakota. Airports are chosen for excellence in advocacy and community outreach, management and commitment to aviation advancement, special events, as well as construction and beautification projects. The nomination forms are due the ND Aeronautics Commission office annually prior to January 15th.

Applications can be mailed to: Airport of the Year, PO Box 5020, Bismarck, ND 58502 or emailed to: ndaero@nd.gov

ND Airport of the Year Nomination Form PDF Version

The North Dakota Commercial and General Aviation Airports of 2025 were awarded to the Minot International Airport and the New Town Airport at the Fly North Dakota conference awards banquet on March 10th, 2026.

To view the 2025 Airport of the year press release: Click HERE

Previously recognized airports are: